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Land Rover Range Rover Sport I (facelift 2009) 3.6 LR-TD V8 (272 Hp) AWD Automatic
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport:
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the British manufacturer Land Rover, part of Jaguar Land Rover. Introduced in 2005 with the first-generation L320 model, it was succeeded by the second-generation L494 in 2013, and the third-generation L461 in 2022.
The Range Rover Sport was prefigured by the Range Stormer concept car, and it was introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show.
This was a low-slung, short wheelbase, 3-door coupé that was unusually "sporty" in the context of Land Rover's history. Designed by Richard Woolley, the marque's first complete concept car sported split-folding gullwing doors, one-piece skeletal seats, a "clamshell" bonnet, 22 inch alloys, a 289 km/h top speed, 4WD and a 2,500 kg weight. The Range Rover Sport was comparably of much more conservative design featuring five doors and a wheelbase hardly shorter than that of the Range Rover Vogue....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (facelift 2009) Overview:
Land Rover Range Rover Sport (I (facelift 2009)). With 640 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.2 s). The top speed reaches 209 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.6 LR-TD V8 (272 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A robust and torquey V8 diesel, offering strong low-end pull ideal for towing and off-road excursions, though it feels less refined than newer diesels.
Fuel Economy
Moderate fuel economy for a V8 diesel, acceptable given its power and the vehicle's size, but not class-leading.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional off-road capability
- • Luxurious and well-appointed interior
- • Commanding driving position and road presence
- • Powerful engine options, especially the Supercharged V8
- • Refined ride quality with air suspension
- • High towing capacity
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption, particularly with petrol engines
- • Mixed reputation for long-term reliability and maintenance costs
- • Large size can be cumbersome in urban environments
- • Interior technology, while updated, can feel dated compared to newer rivals
- • Steep depreciation from new
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2007 - 2009).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Land Rover |
| Model: | Range Rover Sport |
| Generation: | I (facelift 2009) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.6 LR-TD V8 (272 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2009 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
| Power: | 272 Hp @ 3750 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 75 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 640 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 368DT [Same engine] More details about the engine 368DT |
| Engine displacement: | 3628 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | BiTurbo, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9.5 l |
| Coolant: | 13 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 17.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 209 km/h |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84.1 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4783 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Width: | 2004 mm mm [21mm more] |
| Height: | 1784 mm mm [22mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2745 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 2004 mm |
| Front track: | 1605 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1612 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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